Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek for more mature citizens

Overview

The trek to Ghorepani – Poon Hill (Pun Hill) is probably the most popular short trek in Nepal, it can be done in as little as five days. The benefit of this particular trek is from Pokhara it takes an hour of particular beauty by car to reach the trek start, within another hour you are not only witnessing some spectacular views of the mountains, you are also walking through charming villages, mainly inhabited by the Gurung & Magar ethnic groups. There are many dense (and very colorful in the spring) rhododendron forests to take in, full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys to negotiate. If that were not enough, the magnificent Annapurnas and Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Peak) in particular, dominate the skyline.

A highlight of this trip is to make the climb of Poon Hill for some fantastic views of both the Dhaulagiri range and the Annapurna range. Dhaulagiri (8,167m) Annapurna (8,091m) along with numerous other peaks at sunrise is an unforgettable experience. Because it is a popular trek, the facilities found on the trail of a better standard,with hot showers and great food.

The trail takes the left fork through the village and follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola / trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille 1495m / short climb to reach Tikhedhunga at 1525m / short & relatively easy day /overnight

Day 06: Tikedunga to Banthanti (4 hours ) Climbing up a steep stone staircase / rather than trek one day to Ghorapani / we are taking two / stopping at Banthanti / overnight.

Day 07: Bantanti to Ghorepani (3/4 hours) We continue ascending to Ghorepani where we overnight / visit to Poon Hill very early in the morning 3210 m / stunning views of entire Annapurna range including Dhaulagiri and many more / back to Ghorepani / rest day for acclimatization / overnight guesthouse

Day 08: Visit to POON HILL early in the morning 3210 m/ stunning views of entire Annapurna range including Dhaulagiri and many more / back to Ghorepani / REST DAY for acclimatization / overnight guesthouse

Day 09:Trek to Tadapani2630m

Gentle up to a forested rige and through rhododendron forest to Deurali / down through river bed (many birds) to Banthanti / ups and downs through forest to Tadapani /overnight

Cost Excludes

Important Note and Optional Activities

Please note: All the trekking itineraries are flexible and can be revised in order to best meet your requirements i.e. your time, interests etc. Please make contact with us if you have any special requirements or interest.